This was one of the hardest pieces I’ve had to put together all year. How does one wrap up a year of dining experiences when it seems that whether it’s been for work or pleasure, food has been the one constant! From Michelin stars in Paris, Rome, Capri, San Sebastián, Modena, Bilbao and Verona to trattorias, pizzerias, cafes, street food carts, pubs and gelaterias, here are the 50 highlights of

Another year has just about gone, but not without another round of the Italy Magazine Blogger Awards. Among some amazing company, my blog has again been nominated for an Award – in two categories! This time round, it’s for Best Travel Blog and Best Art and Culture Blog and I’d love your votes. Here’s what to do: 1) Click on the image below – it will take you to the

It’s that time of year again. For weeks before my annual pilgrimage home to Melbourne for Christmas and summer holidays, I always put this post on numerous to-do lists. As though it’s a burden; another thing to do before I fly out. How will I find the time to write it and select photos? What if I run out of time? And then somehow, it just comes together. Because just

I always thought that the corner of Trastevere down the hill from Gianicolo, just off Piazza San Cosimato and right behind the basilica of Santa Maria was a bit of dead space. Not anymore. You now turn on to this section of Via della Paglia and see Santo. Cocktail bar slash bistro, it’s the latest in stylish bars with a decent food offering to hit the Rome dining scene. The first

Recently I took a tour with Walks of Italy. They are one of my fave Rome and Italy tour operators because their philosophy is very small groups with extremely competent and knowledgeable guides. We chose The Complete Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica and Jowita our guide was just wonderful. When we saw the crowds and tourists snaking around the Vatican walls, I knew we’d

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Rome has this unique ability to make you love it one minute, hate it the next and then fall hopelessly in love with her all over again!
This blog is a fun way for me to keep family and friends updated on my travels and provide you all with some insight into what it’s like living the modern-day dolce vita!
In my (biased) opinion Rome is the most beautiful city in the world and I’m proud to call it home. Put quite simply, I absolutely HeartRome and these are my life and times in the eternal city.
Maria